John

 

Today we are extending a massive congratulations to everyone who has been involved in this local election. In April 2019, the Green Party had 175 Councillors in England and Wales. That has grown rapidly to 542 Councillors on 164 local authorities today.

This local election has brought in a phenomenal result for Greens across England and Wales. The party has made a net gain of 75, seeing gains from Labour and the Conservatives in breakthrough councils, and becoming the second largest party in many more.

 

We also saw an historic eight wins in Wales, which is a real breakthrough moment.

 

Check out the full list of results

 

Our rapid growth is down to two things:

 

💚 A rock solid election strategy that means we are campaigning more effectively than the other parties in many areas of England and Wales. 

💚 The support of Green Party members and supporters – your donations and your help campaigning on the ground.

We’ve had such an incredible response from our supporters and members, from the donations made, to the thousands of doors knocked, it all has made a difference. It has been truly inspiring seeing how everyone has pulled together and organised. This has been our most successful local elections yet and we couldn’t have done it without you.

 

In the coming weeks we will turn our attention to our long-term goals, and there has never been a better time to join the Green Party.

 

As a member of the Green Party, you will be able to vote on internal elections, attend policy groups to shape our future policies and be part of a growing community of over 52,000.

 

Become a member today

 

If membership is not for you, why not support us to reach our longer-term goals by becoming a Friend of the Green Party. You can still work with us, putting people and planet first.

 

Well done to everyone, and we hope all our candidates, volunteers and everyone involved in this election gets a chance to rest and recuperate from all the hard work in the coming days.

 

In hope, 

 

Chris Williams

Head of Elections and Field Operations

 

p.s. This coming Tuesday, we will take a deep dive at our election analysis event. Register to attend the event here.